Nelson Onyango Otho & 5 others v Rashid Jumaa Nyale & another [2014] KEELRC 864 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 864
- Citation
- [2014] KEELRC 864 (KLR)
- Decided
- 14 March 2014
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TypeIndeterminatePostureAppeal from an original trialCoramMadzayo, Republic Of Uganda EAC, Rika
Holding
The 2nd Respondent is not a fit person to hold office as General Secretary of the Kenya Shipping, Clearing & Warehousing Workers Union and is ordered to stand removed from holding such office.
Facts
The Claimants filed a suit against the Respondent for misuse of union funds/properties. The matter was certified urgent and listed for directions due to a similar case pending before another judge.
Issues
- Whether the present cause is res judicata
- Whether the Respondents were involved in misuse of union funds/properties
- If so, appropriate relief
Reasoning
The Industrial Court is not bound by the Civil Procedure Act regarding res judicata, and the present case is not res judicata.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- The 2nd Respondent is ordered to stand removed from holding the position of General Secretary of the Kenya Shipping, Clearing & Warehousing Workers Union
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